vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

1

: a planting of grapevines

2

: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor

Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …

—Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This single-vineyard Hyde Chardonnay is absolutely stunning with aromas of Granny Smith apple, crushed oyster shells, and white peach. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025

While enjoying a glass of red, white, or even rosé in Augusta’s gorgeous green vineyards is a must, much more awaits visitors. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

On the other side, the lusher Santa Cruz Mountains, a place of dank redwood forests, organic farming communes, and uppity vineyards, form a verdant curtain between the Valley and the ocean. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

Florence is an ideal match with its gardens, art history, handmade goods, slow meals, vineyards, and the kind of sensual, steady beauty that lets your entire system breathe and unwind without losing structure. —Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines